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The Safety GuruPowered By Propulo Consulting Author: Eric Michrowski
Real leaders leave a legacy. They capture the hearts and minds of their teams. Their origin story puts the safety and wellbeing of their people first. Great companies ubiquitously have safe yet productive operations. For those companies, Safety is an investment, not a cost for the C-Suite. Its a real topic of daily focus. The SAFETY GURU with host Eric Michrowski, a globally recognized Ops & Safety Guru, public speaker and author explores through leader interviews how to leave a safety legacy. Your legacy success story begins now. Language: en Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 166 - Safety as a Business Advantage: Making Safety Happen Through Leadership and Ownership with Brian Fielkow
Episode 166
Thursday, 29 October, 2026
What does it take to make safety a true business advantage? We’re excited to welcome back Brian Fielkow, business leader, board director, advisor, and author, for another insightful conversation on The Safety Guru to explore safety as a compelling business proposition and a strategic priority. Drawing on insights from his latest book, Making Safety Happen: The Roadmap to a Safe, Productive & Profitable Business, Brian discusses the critical role boards and senior leaders play in shaping safety culture through their actions and visible commitment. He shares how employee engagement and ownership grow from an emotional connection to safety, supported by clear processes and expectations. Brian reinforces a powerful message: production means little if people are getting hurt along the way. From learning from incidents and managing production pressures to celebrating successes and moving beyond blame and compliance, Brian highlights how trust and vulnerability create the foundation for meaningful safety improvements. He also explores how technology can be leveraged as a tool for coaching and learning to strengthen safety culture in high-hazard industries. Tune in to discover how leaders can build trust, strengthen employee ownership, and create a culture where safety, quality, and productivity can coexist. Learn how to turn safety into a true business advantage and make safety happen across your organization! About the Guest: Brian Fielkow is a business leader, board director, and advisor recognized for transforming how organizations manage safety, risk, and performance. He leads a national team that helps thousands of companies strengthen culture, improve safety outcomes, and drive profitable growth across high-consequence industries. A sought-after international speaker, he is known for translating safety leadership into practical business strategy. For more information: https://brianfielkow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
